DerisionOPart of Speech: nounODefinition: contemptuous ridicule

or mockeryOSynonyms: mockery, ridicule,

sneering, making fun ofOAntonyms: admiration, approval,

praise, respectOSentence: My stories were greeted

with derision and disbelief.

AssignmentDescribe the last time you treated someone with derision—perhaps one of your siblings? Hopefully, not your parent—Just saying

DeliberateOPart of Speech: adjectiveODefinition: done intentionallyOSynonyms: intentional, planned,

willfulOAntonyms: accidental,

unintentionalOSentence: I made a deliberate

decision to stay home from school today.

DeliberateOPart of Speech: VERBODefinition: To engage in long

and careful considerationOSentence: She deliberated over

the menu.

AssignmentDescribe a time it would be wise to be deliberate in your decisions.

EntrancedOPart of Speech: adjectiveODefinition: to be entirely focused

on and delighted by one thingOSynonyms: fascinated, delighted,

enthralledOAntonyms: bored, disenchanted,

disgustedOSentence: I was entranced by the

beautiful, sparkling gown.

AssignmentWhat is one object that entrances you? Describe it briefly, using the word.

ReprehensibleOPart of Speech: adjectiveODefinition: deserving correction or

chastisement; unacceptableOSynonyms: disgraceful, objectionable,

sinfulOAntonyms: praiseworthy, respectableOSentence: When my mother saw the

mud I'd tracked all over the living room, she looked at me as if I'd done something reprehensible.

AssignmentWhat is one thing your mom thinks is reprehensible? Describe it using the word.

SolemnlyOPart of Speech: adverbODefinition: to act in a grave, formal, or

serious wayOSynonyms: gravely, seriously, soberlyOAntonyms: light-heartedly, excitedly,

blissfullyOSentence: Though the delinquent was

still laughing, the judge looked at him solemnly as he prepared to give him his sentence.

AssignmentDraw the word “solemnly” in the form of a judge’s gavel.